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🚨Nearly 800 million people face chronic hunger, over three billion cannot afford a nutritious diet, and one in five deaths globally are linked to unhealthy eating. A fundamental transformation is needed in the way we produce, distribute, and consume food. We're excited to share two impactful publications showcasing our work in food and how we're paving the way for change: 1️⃣ 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 The global consumer movement is driving efforts to transform food systems and highlight the crucial role of consumers in driving change. Here we share how and present our roadmap for ensuring healthy, sustainable, and fair food systems worldwide. 🔗 Read report: https://lnkd.in/ewb6i3s2 2️⃣ 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥: 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 Discover how we tackled the widespread unaffordability of healthy, sustainable, locally-produced foods across 20+ African countries. This initiative has driven significant changes, from creating the Fair Food Price Monitor to establishing Fair Food Prices Coalitions and engaging millions through a media campaign. 🔗 Read impact story: https://lnkd.in/eNMeCfCb Join us in our mission to make good food affordable and accessible for everyone 🌱📊 #FoodSystems #Sustainability #ConsumerRights #FairFoodPrices #HealthyEating Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (CADEF) Consumer Education & Research Centre Competition Authority of Kenya UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) FAO The Rockefeller Foundation UN Environment Programme World Farmers' Organisation FCCPC Nigeria COMESA Competition Commission Consumer Grassroots Association, Kenya West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) World Health Organization (WHO) World Rural Forum

❓ Did you know financial #digitalpublicinfrastructure (DPI) has enabled billions of consumers across all economies to transact digitally over the past decade? Last week, we joined panel discussions at #CPDPLatAm to discuss financial DPI & the importance of involving consumers in its design, deployment and governance. We brought the voice of consumers - from across Mexico, India, Brazil and Dominican Republic to discussions. 1️⃣ In India, our Member Citizen consumer and civic Action Group shared progress on public incentives to help more consumers use DPI, yet core challenges persist - internet access, cybersecurity & fraud. 2️⃣ In Mexico, Fiorentina García Miramón, Tec-Check spelt out the real cost of extensive transaction charges to consumers. Vulnerable consumers are being left behind. 3️⃣ In Brazil, Idec - Instituto Brasileiro de Defesa do Consumidor detailed policy efforts - namely - what more can be done to involve consumers in discussions & develop legislation that works for consumers. 4️⃣ In the Dominican Republic, good practice examples were spotlighted - private actors have been incentivised by strong consumer protection rules to prevent predatory practices. The result? Greater uptake across the population to use its DPI Realtime Payments Settlement System. For more on the case studies shared contact [email protected].

We are proud to support and empower our Members to amplify their impact worldwide. Today, we announce that 26 Members of Consumers International will be awarded grants through the #GreenActionFund to promote sustainable consumption and reduce poverty. Learn more about these inspiring initiatives:

🍃 Tomorrow, we announce the recipients of the Green Action Fund, our annual grant scheme with support from Naturskyddsföreningen (SSNC). The winning campaigns will carry out projects and initiatives to reduce poverty and promote sustainable consumption, under the theme of 'Sharing Community'. We believe that when people collaborate and share goods and services, communities become stronger. Sharing communities reduce the negative impact we have on the planet while generating social benefits for all. This week, we asked our Members what 'Sharing Community' means to them. 👇 -- Learn more about how we support our Members to carry out impactful work: https://lnkd.in/eamVHRqi

Did you know there are 1.2 billion young people aged 15-24, making up 16% of the global population? By 2030, this number will rise to nearly 1.3 billion! 🌱 Today is #WorldYouthSkillsDay. At Consumers International, we recognise the critical role youth play in driving meaningful change for sustainable development. Our Next Generation Leaders Network unites 30 young consumer advocates from 27 countries. From law and public policy to agriculture and medical biology, these future leaders are passionate about issues like #sustainableconsumption, access to #food and #healthcare, #financialservices, and more. Just last week, we connected with communities in our network to explore plastic negotiations. Empowering young people with the skills to succeed is vital. #Consumeradvocacy equips them with the knowledge to become innovators, thinkers, and problem-solvers of tomorrow. Let's support and enable our youth to harness their power and influence for a better future. 💡 #YouthEmpowerment #SustainableDevelopment #NextGeneration #ConsumersInternational #YouthLeadership Akshay Yadav Organización de Consumidores y Usuarios (ODECU) Consumer Council Sewa Nepal  Zveza potrošnikov Slovenije | Slovene Consumers' Association Selangor and Federal Territory Consumers Association (SCA) Consumer Council Of Fiji Cyprus Consumers Association - Κυπριακός Σύνδεσμος Καταναλωτών

Reflecting on the incredible energy and collaboration at our recent Multistakeholder Advisory Committee Meeting. It was truly inspiring to celebrate 10 years of the Consumer Information Programme and work together to address the crucial steps leading up to the 2030 Agenda review in 6 years. Being part of the implementation of the SDGs is tremendously exciting, as these goals were established as key pillars in the Rio Declaration of 1992, signaling the urgent need for sustainable solutions. I am eagerly anticipating our continued work in the upcoming years. A special thank you to Consumers International, and especially to Helena Leurent , Peter Andrews, and Rafael Ponte Calderón, for their trust and support! #ConsumerInformationProgramme #SDGs #Sustainability"Consumers International Grace Ramsay Charlotte Broyd Jan Christian Polania Giese Arnau Izaguerri Vila Ivana Padierna Laetitia Montero Simone Wulf Camila Reinhardt Tanja Ploetz Maja-Catrin Riecher Sonia Valdivia Instituto Akatu Jaeckel Ulf Anakarina Pérez Oropeza Rijit Sengupta Archana Datta

To design a truly people-centred energy system, consumer protection and empowerment is key 🔑 Today we announce that Consumers International's Director General Helena Leurent will sit on the newly established International Energy Agency (IEA) Global Commission on People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions. We look forward to taking up this role highlighting the crucial role consumers play in the design of a more equitable energy system. Explore our work on energy: https://lnkd.in/eq4ikUHf Learn more about the Commission: https://lnkd.in/eZvvyszQ

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐓𝐀𝐃: 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 1️⃣ Last week's eighth session of the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) IGE highlighted how experts recognise and value the voice of the consumer. 2️⃣ In a special session with consumer groups and government, we shared the tried and tested ways of how these actors can and have collaborated for impact, and what more can be done to enhance the consumer movement. 3️⃣ The IGE's agreed conclusions then emphasised the importance of supporting independent consumer groups. 4️⃣ We also amplified the consumer voice across other topical areas - food, competition law and policy, and redress. Check out our wrap up ▶ https://lnkd.in/dm32xs2G UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) InternationalConsumerProtectionEnforcementNetwork ICPEN Sandra Molenaar Martyna D. COMESA Competition Commission Competition Authority of Kenya FOJUCC / Asociación de Consumidores y Consumidoras de Chile #ConsumerProtection #GlobalConsumerMovement #InternationalPolicy #ConsumerRights #UNCTAD #ConsumersInternational

Digitalisation and emerging tech is transforming the way consumers interact with financial services. With the gap between innovation and regulation widening, vulnerable consumers are being left behind, and traditional regulatory approaches increasingly need innovative solutions and rigorous consumer insights. We drive connection between consumer organisations, regulators, governments, and international bodies for an #inclusive, #safe, #dataprotectedandprivate and #sustainable digital finance future. Here's a snapshot from a Consumers International week in action: 💫 Responsible Finance Forum - Fortaleza Alongside our Members from Mexico and Brazil, we shared how consumer advocacy is instrumental in addressing over-indebtedness and poor transparency within digital credits systems. 🌐 ITU Global Symposium for Regulators - Kampala We connected with regulators, policy-makers and key digital stakeholders on issues like; harmonising digital finance policies across borders, gender mainstreaming, and realising the benefits of Digital Public Infrastructure. 🏛 UNCTAD Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Consumer Protection Law and Policy - Geneva We showcased the inspiring work of our #FairDigitalFinanceAccelerator, and the crucial role consumer organisations play in driving fair finance in national contexts around the world. - Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e4CnPbe9

𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠. A recent study looked into people’s willingness to use energy during off peak hours. It found that those with flexible lifestyles and whose perception of shifting activities takes less effort are far more willing to make the shift. Not only that, but when they do shift, they’ll do it for longer. Insights such as these can provide sound recommendations to help the #cleanenergytransition and shape strategic policy and business practice. ▶ https://lnkd.in/e8zAJBZg. ▶ https://lnkd.in/eqWAKhyH Citizen consumer and civic Action Group World Energy Council Journal of Consumer Behaviour GlobeScan Which? BEUC - The European Consumer Organisation